Divine Mercy Sunday Services In Grafton April 23th

Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated with a special afternoon of prayer at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 17 Waterville Street in North Grafton on Sunday, April 23rd from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.

The devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938), a Polish nun. At her canonization on April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II announced, "From now on, the Second Sunday of Easter will be called Divine Mercy Sunday." According to revelations in the DIARY OF ST. FAUSTINA, Our Lord desired the establishment of this feast on the first Sunday after Easter. He promised complete forgiveness of sins and forgiveness of temporal punishment of sins to those who observe the Feast of Mercy and follow the other spiritual exercises.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy themed music, recitation of the rosary,and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be included in the afternoon worship program.

Several priests from the Worcester Diocese will be available to hear confessions.